Salpicao
Salpicao is a typical salad from Brazil. It might seem strange topping a salad with skinny fries but it really works with this creamy chicken salad, which is quite similar to a waldorf
- 2 large floury potatoespeeled (about 350g)
- 1 small cooked chicken
- 1 Granny Smith applejulienned
- 1 red skinned applejulienned
- 3 tbsp golden raisins
- 11/2 limejuiced
- 3 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp soured cream
- a small bunch flat leaf parsleyleaves picked and chopped
Nutrition: per serving
- kcal707
- fat36.4g
- saturates6.7g
- carbs46.6g
- fibre4.9g
- protein45.6g
- salt0.7g
Method
step 1
Step 1
Cut the potatoes into matchsticks by cutting smaller than ½ cm slices then cutting across, the same width, to make shoestring fries. Put in a bowl of cold water and leave for 30 minutes.
step 2
Step 2
Shred the chicken, discarding any fat, skin, bone and gristle. Put in a bowl and add the apple and raisins. Mix the lime, mayo and cream and season really well.Add to the chicken and toss.
step 3
Step 3
Drain the potatoes and pat dry using a clean tea towel. Heat some oil no more than 1/3 full in a large pan and heat to 180C, or until a cube of bread browns in 30 seconds. Add the potatoes and fry until crisp and golden. Drain on kitchen paper.
step 4
Step 4
Arrange the salad on plates. Season the fries then scatter over the top with the parsley.
